Swamp Thing is Coming! 1st Look

IndySportsCards · 04-19-2019, 11:54 AM

natbornkiller · 04-19-2019, 01:11 PM

if there was already a swap thing series then how is this an original series
also
i heard they stopped filming for some reason

jdandns · 04-19-2019, 04:11 PM

Yeah, apparently it was intended to be a 13 episode first season, and instead the production was given abrupt instructions to retool the tenth episode to wrap up the storyline, which, of course, does not bode well for the series continuing beyond those ten episodes. The word is the money guys weren't happy with what they were seeing. I wonder what the source material for this series was. Regardless, I'm a huge fan of the original 70's comic series and the 1980's comic series that eventually spawned the DC Vertigo line, so I'll be watching whatever they come up with, for sure.

RollBamaRoll · 06-06-2019, 11:32 AM

already cancelled? WTF?

Comix Guy · 06-06-2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RollBamaRoll

already cancelled? WTF?

They were supposed to get a grant from North Carolina to film there but it didn't come through.

majestik101 · 06-06-2019, 03:16 PM

Taxes spelled it's doom, but really, Swamp Thing is a tough sell. It's just too weird. Outside of Alan Moore's stellar books, he was never a popular character and, outside of his connection to the Justice League Dark universe doesn't have much crossover appeal, so I'm not surprised they pulled the plug.

rittdk01 · 06-06-2019, 03:32 PM

Read that NC agreed to 40 million in tax breaks, or half the 80 mil budget. They then cut that down to 13 million, at which point Warner Bros stopped production with 10/13 episodes made.

They shouldn’t have lied to get a studio filming there.

Magickyak · 06-06-2019, 06:42 PM

jdandns · 06-06-2019, 07:14 PM

First episode was pretty good, too.
The fella they had as Alec Holland did a great job.
Will certainly watch the rest. I imagine Alan Moore's classic reconfiguration of the Swamp Thing mythos began in "Saga of the Swamp Thing" #21 will play a part in the storyline based on the presence of the what looked like the Floronic Man in the brief cuts from the "later this season" trailer shown after the first episode.

Darth · 06-06-2019, 09:14 PM

That really sucks that it was canceled. WTF

Comix Guy · 06-07-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

Taxes spelled it's doom, but really, Swamp Thing is a tough sell. It's just too weird. Outside of Alan Moore's stellar books, he was never a popular character and, outside of his connection to the Justice League Dark universe doesn't have much crossover appeal, so I'm not surprised they pulled the plug.

Doom Patrol, Guardians of the Galaxy, Eternals...

hairysasquatch · 06-07-2019, 04:14 PM

DC always stood for Decrepit Comics.

21Pittsburgh58 · 06-07-2019, 08:25 PM

It does suck balls that it's cancelled as I really enjoyed the first episode. Do what I'm doing and read the original Wein/Wrightson series on DC Universe. It is EPIC (art and story)!

jdandns · 06-08-2019, 11:48 PM

Second episode (1st real appearance of the Swamp Thing on the show) was pretty good, too. There was a teaser for Blue Devil, too. Not sure if that'll be going forward, but if so, it looks like he's to be played by Ian Zeiring of "Sharknado" and "Beverly Hills 90210".

Morgoth · 06-16-2019, 07:45 PM

Taxes appear not to be the issue but WB wanting to roll DC into the new WB subscription service and Swamp Thing does not fit

I hope people didn't go crazy speculating on Flouronic Man or whatever

https://screenrant.com/swamp-thing-c...se-reason-why/

Darth · 06-16-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgoth

Taxes appear not to be the issue but WB wanting to roll DC into the new WB subscription service and Swamp Thing does not fit

I hope people didn't go crazy speculating on Flouronic Man or whatever

https://screenrant.com/swamp-thing-c...se-reason-why/

If true, this is ridiculous. We should riot! Such a stupid reason

rittdk01 · 06-16-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

DC always stood for Decrepit Comics.

So right up your alley

jdandns · 06-18-2019, 09:59 PM

Third episode has aired, and pretty good still. Shame to see all that work go for naught. The Swamp Thing suit looks great! We still might get a "Blue Devil" series out of this. They advanced that a little more.

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jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,563	Yeah, apparently it was intended to be a 13 episode first season, and instead the production was given abrupt instructions to retool the tenth episode to wrap up the storyline, which, of course, does not bode well for the series continuing beyond those ten episodes. The word is the money guys weren't happy with what they were seeing. I wonder what the source material for this series was. Regardless, I'm a huge fan of the original 70's comic series and the 1980's comic series that eventually spawned the DC Vertigo line, so I'll be watching whatever they come up with, for sure. __________________ Fix your hearts.

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majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 42,279 majestik101	Taxes spelled it's doom, but really, Swamp Thing is a tough sell. It's just too weird. Outside of Alan Moore's stellar books, he was never a popular character and, outside of his connection to the Justice League Dark universe doesn't have much crossover appeal, so I'm not surprised they pulled the plug. __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

06-06-2019, 07:14 PM	#9
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,563	First episode was pretty good, too. The fella they had as Alec Holland did a great job. Will certainly watch the rest. I imagine Alan Moore's classic reconfiguration of the Swamp Thing mythos began in "Saga of the Swamp Thing" #21 will play a part in the storyline based on the presence of the what looked like the Floronic Man in the brief cuts from the "later this season" trailer shown after the first episode. __________________ Fix your hearts.

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hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 35,265	DC always stood for Decrepit Comics. __________________ I am going signature-free

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natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,801	if there was already a swap thing series then how is this an original series also i heard they stopped filming for some reason __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

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RollBamaRoll Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 951	already cancelled? WTF?

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rittdk01 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,416	Read that NC agreed to 40 million in tax breaks, or half the 80 mil budget. They then cut that down to 13 million, at which point Warner Bros stopped production with 10/13 episodes made. They shouldn’t have lied to get a studio filming there.

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06-06-2019, 09:14 PM	#10
Darth Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 95	That really sucks that it was canceled. WTF

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21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,169 JackLambertHOF	It does suck balls that it's cancelled as I really enjoyed the first episode. Do what I'm doing and read the original Wein/Wrightson series on DC Universe. It is EPIC (art and story)! __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Nick Kurtz, Sydney Sweeney

06-08-2019, 11:48 PM	#14
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,563	Second episode (1st real appearance of the Swamp Thing on the show) was pretty good, too. There was a teaser for Blue Devil, too. Not sure if that'll be going forward, but if so, it looks like he's to be played by Ian Zeiring of "Sharknado" and "Beverly Hills 90210". __________________ Fix your hearts.

06-16-2019, 07:45 PM	#15
Morgoth Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,924	Taxes appear not to be the issue but WB wanting to roll DC into the new WB subscription service and Swamp Thing does not fit I hope people didn't go crazy speculating on Flouronic Man or whatever https://screenrant.com/swamp-thing-c...se-reason-why/

06-18-2019, 09:59 PM	#18
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,563	Third episode has aired, and pretty good still. Shame to see all that work go for naught. The Swamp Thing suit looks great! We still might get a "Blue Devil" series out of this. They advanced that a little more. __________________ Fix your hearts.